Educational Consortium for Volunteerism
Education
Minor
Continuing Education / Professional Development
Volunteer Management Certificate
American Humanics
American Humanics Student Association
The minor in Leadership of Community and Nonprofit Organizations (LCNO) is designed to strengthen major areas of study for those students who wish to pursue careers as leaders in community and nonprofit organizations. Courses offer an examination of the planning, implementation and evaluation of the partnerships, leadership styles, organizational systems, and other resources needed for effective management of community programs.
Students wishing to declare this minor should consult the LCNO Academic Advisor Trey Anderson in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service for specific program requirements.
Requirements for Minor - 18 semester credit hours
Choose 18 semester credit hours (6 courses) from the list below with at least 3 different areas represented, and COMS 4200, Leadership Theory and Practice for Volunteer Managers and COMS 4750, Nonprofit Leadership Capstone are REQUIRED.
Historical/Philosophical Foundations
COMS 3000 Introduction to Public Service
COMS 4100 Social Evolution of Contemporary Volunteerism
COMS 4200 Leadership Theory and Practice for Volunteer Managers**
Nonprofit Public Relations/Fundraising
COMS 3300 Introduction to Philanthropy and Fundraising
COMS 4300 Proposal Writing and Grant Administration
JOUR 3410 Public Relations for Nonprofits
General Nonprofit Management
COMS 4500 Community Resource Mapping & Collaboration**
PADM 3700 Nonprofit Management
COMS 4750 Nonprofit Leadership Capstone
Volunteer Management
COMS 4400 Volunteer Management Concepts & Applications**
COMS 4600 Volunteer Program Planning & Evaluation**
COMS 4610 Topics in Community Service (rotating topics offered only occasionally)
Experiential Learning in a Global Society
COMS 4800 Community Service Internship
SOWK 4890 Topics in Social Welfare
** Students pursuing the 12-semester credit hour certificate in Volunteer and Community Resource Management must take COMS 4400, 4500, and 4600 in addition to COMS 4200. For the certificate students must maintain a "B" average in the four required courses, and no grade below a "C" in any course can be accepted.
Consult the UNT catalog for more information: http://www.unt.edu/catalog/
Continuing Education / Professional Development
ECV works with the community to develop and present collaborative workshops and seminars on topics relevant to volunteer and nonprofit management. Currently, Are you REALLY Ready for Volunteers, Seven Steps to a Successful Volunteer Recruitment Campaign and High-Impact Volunteer Recognition, three online, self-paced courses in managing volunteers, are offered through LE@D for a mere $20 each.
For more information and to register: http://leadonline.info/New/viewGroup.cfm?category=Volunteer%20Management%20Group
Volunteer Management Certificates
Our certificates are designed for professionals, graduate, and undergraduate students who want to add a competitive edge to their careers through specialized training in volunteer management, leadership, community asset mapping, program planning and evaluation from an accredited university.
Undergraduate Certificate
These certificates are designed for professionals and students who have not yet completed an undergraduate degree and want to gain a professional level of competencies in volunteer and community resource management. They require the successful completion* of 12 hours in undergraduate volunteer and community resource management courses.
Required Courses |
Elective Courses |
COMS 4400 |
(choose one) |
COMS 4500 |
COMS 4100 |
COMS 4600 |
COMS 4200 |
Students must contact their academic advisors to declare their intention to pursue the certificate. Otherwise, it will not be noted on official UNT transcripts. The undergraduate certificate is awarded by the College of Public Affairs and Community Service.
*Successful completion means students must maintain a "B" average in the four certificate course and no grade below "C" in any of the courses can be accepted for certificate purposes.
Graduate Academic Certificate
This certificate is for professionals and students who already have a Bachelor's degree and want the certificate in volunteer and community resource management. It requires successful completion* of 12 hours in graduate level volunteer management courses. The Graduate Academic Certificate is conferred by the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. Students pursuing this certificate must be admitted to the Graduate School for the Volunteer and Community Resource Management certificate program. If only pursuing the graduate academic certificate no GRE scores are required.
*Successful completion means students must maintain a "B" average in the four certificate courses and no grade below "C" in any of the courses, and no more than three semester credit hours with a grade of “C” can be accepted for certificate purposes.
Below is the list of courses required for the Graduate Academic Certificate in Volunteer and Community Resource Management.
Required Courses |
Elective Courses |
COMS 5400 |
(choose one) |
COMS 5500 |
COMS 5100 |
COMS 5600 |
COMS 5200 |
For more information: How Do I Get Started Taking Classes?
American Humanics
American Humanics….because some want careers that are driven by mission.
What kind of world do you want? Whether you are passionate about animals, the arts and humanities, education, the environment, health care or human rights; American Humanics provides the foundation you need to succeed as a leader in our community and world.
Our Mission is to educate, prepare and certify professionals to strengthen and lead nonprofit organizations.
American Humanics, Inc. (AH) is a national alliance of 63 colleges and universities and 70 national nonprofit partners dedicated to preparing the next generation of nonprofit leaders. Offering a competency-based certification program founded in experiential education, American Humanics is the only national organization focused on undergraduate nonprofit management and leadership education. To qualify for certification, (1) students must be active in leadership and service-learning activities, (2) active in the student association, (3) complete coursework related to the competencies, (4) participate in a nonprofit internship of 300 or more hours, and (5) attend the three-day American Humanics Management Institute (AHMI), an intense learning symposium.
The American Humanics Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful professional in the nonprofit sector. The 17 American Humanics foundation and professional competencies specific to nonprofit management enable you to market yourself for a career in the nonprofit sector.
The AH competencies include:
Foundation Competencies
- Career Development and Exploration
- Communications Skills
- Employability Skills
- Personal Attributes
Professional Development Competencies
- Historical and Philosophical Foundations
- Youth and Adult Development
- Board/Committee Development
- Fundraising Principles and Practices
- Nonprofit Management
- Nonprofit Accounting & Financial Management
- Community Outreach, Marketing & Public Relations
- Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
- Risk Management & Legal Issues
- Volunteer Management
- Information Management & Technology
- Ethics and Values
- Diversity Awareness
The UNT-AH program is administered through UNT’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service and governed by a Community Council of local community leaders and UNT faculty and staff.
For more information on how you can receive the American Humanics certificate please contact the AH Campus Director:
940.565.3474
238C Chilton Hall
UNT Denton Campus
American Humanics Student Association
Students in the American Humanics Nonprofit Leadership program are committed to making a difference in their community and world. The American Humanics Student Association (AHSA) is all about putting the nonprofit skills students learn to action through leadership and service-learning activities. Students participate in monthly community service projects, attend workshops dedicated to topics in nonprofit management and network with nonprofit professionals from our community to enhance their experience and provide them with the leg up to get into entry level positions in the nonprofit sector.
The student association participates regularly in leadership and service activities in Denton and the surrounding Metroplex. Additionally, students pursuing the American Humanics certificate who take on leadership role with AHSA are eligible for several local and national leadership and internship scholarships.
“The purpose of the University of North Texas’ AHSA is to cultivate, educate, and inspire future nonprofit leaders by providing its members with opportunities to learn, serve, and lead while connecting with students who have similar career goals.”
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2009 Leaders:
Shaina Draper, President
Rachel Rachel, Vice President
Kristin Sale, Secretary
Tori Lee, Treasurer
Matthew Moore, Historian
Jordan Brown, AHMI Representative
Scholarships
UNT AH Leadership Award
The UNT American Humanics Leadership Award is designed to recognize students who are committed to careers in the nonprofit and public service sectors and to provide opportunities for recipients to develop applied leadership skills. Two students will be selected to receive a $1,000 award. $500 will be distributed in the fall semester and after review of the recipients proven commitment to the requirements, an additional $500 will be distributed in the spring semester. All applicants must be an active member of the UNT American Humanics Student Association for at least one full semester, have an up-to-date online profile, demonstrate a willingness to take on leadership roles within the American Humanics Student Association, and have a current minimum GPA of 3.0.
Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program (NextGen)
The AH Next NextGen is a competitive internship scholarship/stipend program for active American Humanics students in leadership positions. NextGen is designed to help a racially and ethnically diverse group of students with demonstrated leadership potential complete their AH certification requirements, specifically the minimum 300-hour nonprofit internship. NextGen Leaders will receive a scholarship of $4,500 from AH during their internship, along with access to and support from a network of nonprofit leaders who will serve as mentors. The NextGen Program is partially underwritten by a generous grant from The W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
For more information about these opportunities please contact the AH Campus Director.
The Internship
Students pursuing the AH certificate are required to complete a 300 hour internship in a recognized nonprofit organization and must enroll in COMS 4800. Internships are posted with the UNT Cooperative Education office. Students should schedule an appointment with Co-op to access these opportunities and consult the AH Campus Director before finalizing their internship site. If you wish to intern with an organization not listed on the Co-op site you will still need to meet with both the Co-op office and the AH Campus Director to solidify your internship plans and paperwork.
Previous internship sites include:
Captain Hope’s Kids
Communities In Schools of North Texas
Denton County Friends of the Family
Family Resource Center of North Texas
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
Habitat for Humanity of Denton County
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas
Planned Parenthood of North Texas
Trinity Habitat for Humanity
United Way of Denton County
American Humanics Management Institute
The American Humanics Management/Leadership Institute (AHMI) is an intensive educational symposium established by American Humanics in 1973. AHMI provides the capstone experience in nonprofit management and leadership education. Local and national nonprofit leaders present issues pertinent to professional leadership and engage participants through workshops, dialogues, forums and case studies. Expanded AHMI Placement Services allows local and national nonprofit executives to interview participants for internships, fellowships, and professional positions. The unique, interactive format of the Institute exposes the next generation of nonprofit leaders to the realistic experiences of a nonprofit organization. Attendance at AHMI is required for students to receive the AH certificate. AHMI takes place annually in early January.
Supporters
If you wish to support the next generation of nonprofit leaders through in-kind or monetary donations, or if you wish to offer your expertise through seminars, workshops or other events please contact Norman Dolch, AH Campus Director at 940-369-8974 or norman.dolch@unt.edu.
08-09 Donors
Trey & Nicole Anderson III
Steve & Tena Burley
Dr. Norman Dolch
Nathan Edgerton
Chuck Fuller
Communities In Schools of North Texas
Alexia Griffin
Dr. Linda Holloway
Dr. Lynn Jackson
Richard Mabry
Fran Moore
Scott & Paula Orr
Pamela J. Sybert
United Way of Denton County
John H. Waites
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